Meet the Collective

I fell in love with acupuncture on a search for a natural approach to heal myself. Having been raised in a household where nutrition and physical activity were a high priority, these areas were always addressed first on the path to feeling better. Upon delving deeper into my acupuncture studies, I discovered that the practice upholds a strong focus on how one’s diet and lifestyle choices can treat and prevent illness along with the use of specifically placed tiny needles.

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I am a lifelong learner and graduate of the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Science degree where I majored in biological sciences and minored in nutrition. Following my undergraduate degree, I continued my studies to achieve a Diploma of Acupuncture with distinction at MacEwan University. My experience in community healthcare, capacity for empathy, and interest in the pharmaceutical effects of natural health products was cultivated to a higher degree being employed as a pharmaceutical assistant for the duration of my post-secondary education. I practiced acupuncture in St. Albert, Alberta for two years before moving to the West Coast. My move to Vancouver was driven by an opportunity to continue my studies in Traditional Chinese herbs and to become a registered herbalist. For the past three years of my practice, I worked at Foundation for Integrated Health, meeting a number of like minded professionals. My friends and I are now ready to venture out on our own and start a new practice- LoLo Wellness.

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My goal in the case of every patient is to achieve affordable, effective relief and natural resolution of your health concerns. I believe that my acupuncture needles have their greatest effect on the body when you can tap into your parasympathetic nervous system to rest, digest and heal, hence my deliberate gentle needling technique. I am well-versed in treating a wide variety of ailments including musculoskeletal pain, digestive concerns, facial rejuvenation and mental wellness. Over the years of searching for relief from my own condition and a complicated pregnancy, I have developed a particularly strong interest in treating women’s health, fertility, birth preparation, and endocrine imbalances with acupuncture, herbal remedies, and lifestyle advice.

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In my time away from the clinic, you can find me chasing after my family, running or road biking on the North Shore, playing soccer, or road tripping to ski, hike and backpack. My passion for education has led me to instructing future acupuncturists and herbalists part-time. I love to cook health-consciously and feed my family. I am always itching to explore new ceremony, food, dress, celebration, architecture and an unfamiliar history in a place that is new to me. Animals of all shapes and sizes are my greatest weakness!

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I thank you for choosing and trusting me to be a part of your wellness journey.

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Isabel da Silva

Growing up on the North Shore, I participated in many sports and active hobbies. From soccer and volleyball to running and hiking. Throughout my life I have had several different injuries and have had the opportunity to experience many different forms of rehabilitation. I have found that every modality benefited me and helped with my rehabilitation in different ways. Being able to experience the benefits of manual and active therapies for myself has encouraged a passion in me to pursue a career in this area. I was drawn to massage therapy and its ability to help heal through the combination of relaxation and therapeutic treatments.

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I graduated in 2019 from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor’s of Kinesiology. I worked as a Kinesiologist for two years before I began my journey at the Vancouver College of Massage Therapy in January 2021. I graduated from VCMT in August of 2022 and after completing my registration exams, I became a Registered Massage Therapist in November 2022. For the first two years of my practice, I worked at Foundation for Integrated Health, developing my skills and modalities. And now I am ready to venture out on my own and start a new practice with likeminded professionals.

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My professional career has provided the opportunity to work in several different therapeutic environments such as physiotherapy, massage therapy, active rehab and chiropractic care. But I have felt drawn to the area of Massage Therapy in the way that it allows a focused and hands-on relationship between patient and therapist and the ability to encourage a holistic approach to rehabilitation. I enjoy being able to incorporate my active rehab background into my massage treatments. As an RMT, my treatments include a variety of techniques such as Swedish-relaxation massage, myofascial & neuromuscular techniques, stretching and active rehabilitation.

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When I am not treating patients, you can find me running, hiking the North Shore mountains, playing soccer or reading a good book.

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I look forward to being able to apply my skills to help you achieve your health goals and wellness goals!

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Alysha Millican

Having lived an active lifestyle my entire life, it has been inevitable that various injuries are something I’ve dealt with. I have experienced success in getting better and back to my activities through various manual therapies and was drawn to massage therapy as a career. What I like about massage specifically is the hands-on time and the ability to affect real change in the quality of life for my clients.

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I have now been practicing since 2019 after studying Registered Massage therapy at Langara College.

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My treatment style involves a variety of techniques with a focus on Swedish, trigger point therapy, active/assisted stretching techniques, and a focus on home care to empower the client in their healing process and work towards their goals.

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I have played various sports including hockey and soccer competitively and currently pursue long distance trail and road running. When not at work, I can be found either running the North Shore trails, on my road bike, or checking out a new Vancouver coffee shop.

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I am looking forward to continuing my practice at Lolo wellness after spending the last 4 plus years at Foundation for Integrated Health!

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Bryce Adams

I was born and raised in North Vancouver and grew up playing and loving many sports, especially hockey. This interest in sports always pushed me to

become a more improved athlete through conditioning and rehabilitation to keep my body in optimal condition.

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With my educational interests mainly in science, I moved up North to Prince George, BC to obtain my Bachelors of Science Degree in Biochemistry and

Molecular Biology at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC).

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While studying at UNBC, I continued to participate in many sports such as hockey, volleyball, badminton, squash, and tennis, which I still actively

partake in today. This reserved my interest in the science of the human body. As a focused student I began to think about my future prospects;

however, was still unsure as to which occupation could combine my passion for overall health and wellness.

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In 2008, my final year and semester at UNBC, I participated in an exchange program in Sweden and immediately after this time I backpacked through

Europe with a friend. On my journey through parts of Europe, I saw many different health clinics which were directed more towards a hands-on

approach rather than a medicinal approach. This proved to be the go-to form of health care in those regions. Here is where I decided that this was

the form of care that I wanted to be a part of.

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After returning home, I graduated from UNBC and immediately began researching the field of Chiropractics. I started by volunteering at clinics and

applied to the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto (CMCC).

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After graduating from CMCC in June 2014, I am very happy to be back in North Vancouver where my family lives and where I always wanted to

establish myself. For ten years, I practiced at Foundation for Integrated Health. I am looking forward to branching out on my own amongst the LoLo Wellness Collective. As a Chiropractor, I am thoroughly excited to continue learning and putting my knowledge to use in helping patients obtain the optimal health that each individual deserves.

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I am grateful to be a part of this community and look forward to helping you reach your personal health goals, whether it is due to pain, injuries, sports

related recovery and conditioning, or overall functionality.

 

Aleem Remtulla